At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital technology strategy and drive innovation across UK business groups.
- Company: Raytheon UK, a leader in defence and aerospace technology.
- Benefits: Generous salary, life assurance, flexible working, and 25+ days holiday.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for professional development and community impact.
- Why this job: Shape the future of national security while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in ERP transformation and strategic technology experience.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Salary and Benefits
- 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension
- 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
- Company bonus scheme (discretionary)
- Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others
- Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
- Private Medical Insurance – dependant on grade
Work Culture
- 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site‑specific arrangements.
- Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
- Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
- Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
- Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request (assessed subject to role).
About us
At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do.
Our Business
As a leading defence and aerospace company operating across the United Kingdom, Raytheon UK helps to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. We are a major supplier to the UK government and customers around the globe, providing defence solutions across all domains: land, sea, air, space and cyberspace. We also provide digital and training transformation solutions to commercial and military customers.
Role & Responsibilities
Raytheon UK is seeking an experienced Digital Technology Director to provide strategic leadership for digital technology across all UK business groups and functions. This senior leadership role is critical to enabling business success through the effective alignment of technology strategy, investment, and delivery with current and future business needs.
Required Experience
- Proven leadership of large‑scale ERP transformation programmes
- Strong experience with manufacturing systems and factory technologies
- Senior‑level strategic technology leadership experience
- Track record of delivering complex enterprise‑wide digital programmes
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience within the UK defence industry
- SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration experience
- Experience in large international or matrix organisations
Location
Digital Technology Director – United Kingdom • Harlow, Essex
Digital Technology Director - United Kingdom in Harlow employer: Raytheon Technologies
At RTX, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As part of the world's largest aerospace and defence company, employees benefit from extensive professional development opportunities, a generous total rewards package, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in our state-of-the-art facilities, where your contributions will directly impact the future of aerospace and defence while enjoying a supportive community and comprehensive benefits.
